In recent years, many victims of IT security incidents have filed data breach lawsuits. When are companies being held accountable after data is stolen?
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Insider data theft lands company in court
While many data breach lawsuits have been thrown out because the victims couldn’t show they suffered any actual harm, there have been some recent cases that were allowed to move forward.
No identity theft occurred, but company still liable after data breach
So far, courts have been reluctant to penalize companies who suffer data breaches in cases where no customers can show they were the victims of identity theft. But that could be changing, if this recent lawsuit is any indication.
IT pros and hackers are careless with personal info, study says
Though many different types of people have become victims of online security attacks, there are some groups you’d think would be better at protecting their personal information. But a recent study shows IT professionals and even hackers themselves are also prone to mistakes.
1 in 3 have had personal information stolen in Massachusetts
We reported recently on proposed laws that aim to protect consumers’ data. Would those proposals do any good? Some evidence says no.
New Facebook feature could be boon for hackers
Many folks already had big concerns about their privacy on Facebook, but a change in policy could increase the risk.
Sprint employees charged for stealing customer data
One big company just learned the hard way: Often, the biggest security threat an organization faces is its own employees.
Who gets blamed when employee data’s hacked?
Insurance giant Aetna was recently sued by employees after their personal data was stolen by hackers. Did the court hold the company liable?